What is an LGBTQIA+ ally, and how can i be one?
Being an ally is the key to ensuring the world is a positive place for everyone. One would hope being an ally is something all people would want to be, but unfortunately, that’s not the reality. In a world where not all people feel welcome, taking steps to ensure you act as an ally is […]
How to Stop Shaking from Anxiety: Anxiety Tremors and How to Treat Them
Nearly one third of adults in the US suffer from an anxiety disorder at some point in their lives. Anxiety manifests itself in many different ways. It can be minor to completely debilitating. Some anxiety is displayed through physical symptoms that can be embarrassing and difficult to deal with. Anxiety tremors are one of these symptoms. Anxiety […]
EMDR Cognitions: Positive and Negative Core Beliefs
We all have things going on in our minds or memories that we wish we could change. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is one of the best therapies to do just that. EMDR therapy is an integrative psychotherapy used primarily to treat trauma, but it is an effective treatment for many other mental health disorders. […]
Religious Trauma
Religious trauma is a legitimate form of trauma, and it’s common in those who are going through a difficult transition away from their faith. Since religion is closely tied to someone’s family, community, and values, it can be extremely difficult for someone to navigate this form of trauma on their own. In this guide, we’ll […]
Doomscrolling
The word “doomscrolling” became the Oxford Dictionary word of the year in 2020 and is described as “ the practice of obsessively checking online news for updates, especially on social media feeds, with the expectation that the news will be bad, such that the feeling of dread from this negative expectation fuels a compulsion to […]
How to Stop Trauma Dumping
Most people have, or will, experience some kind of trauma. What we think of as trauma varies person to person. How someone copes with trauma is also going to be different than how another person does. There is no doubt that acknowledging your trauma and discussing it can have a wildly positive impact in helping […]
Self-Diagnosing Mental Illness: You Can’t Always Trust Tik Tok
Social media has been an incredible development for human connectivity. It has evolved to not just keep you in touch with family and friends, but to reach audiences all across the world. Posts on TikTok and, oftentimes, Instagram, are targeted to a broad group of people as opposed to only those in your immediate circle. These posts […]
What is Burnout? What it Really is (And What it Isn’t)
It’s healthy to take on responsibilities and want to help people out. However, these things can pile up to an unmanageable level. When they do, burnout is inevitable. Burnout is an experience a lot of people will experience. However, it can be misunderstood as other issues. In this article, we’ll talk about burnout, including: What […]
Identifying cognitive errors
Cognitive errors, also known as cognitive distortions, are exaggerated and unhelpful ways of thinking that perpetuate our problems. These patterns of thought are irrational and contribute to the negative beliefs you hold about yourself, others, and the world. Cognitive errors are based on selective information and selective scenarios that have been applied too liberally. Not […]
Does Virtual EMDR Work? Here’s How it Compares to In-Person EMDR
Over the past 25 years, millions of people have recovered from trauma and debilitating mental conditions with the help of EMDR therapy. Though EMDR may not seem as familiar as other forms of recovery, its results continue to be life-changing. With modern technology, this therapy can be performed virtually in the comfort of one’s home. What is […]